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Decoding Quasicrystal Magnetism: Unveiling a Fresh Magnetic Blueprint

January 23, 2024January 23, 2024 Pooja Kashyap

Quasicrystals are interesting materials since they defy regular atomic pattern. It’s non-repeating structure captivates researchers. Since, it leads to extraordinary properties. Thus, the exotic traits not only challenge the traditional material science views but the same also inspire countless innovations. However, there is a rebel in the family of quasicrystals, the Tsai-type icosahedral quasicrystal (iQC). It is a specific variant of quasicrystal with a unique atomic arrangement characterized by icosahedral symmetry. The symmetry involves a structure that resembles a 20-sided polyhedron.

Helium Diffraction Patterns Under the Microscope: Atoms are Artists

January 17, 2024January 17, 2024 Pooja Kashyap

Witness helium atom diffraction like never before. All thanks to microscopic spatial resolution. Researchers from the University of Cambridge and University of Newcastle just dropped a game-changing technique. This breakthrough has allowed scientists to dive even deeper into the weird world of atoms.

Transistors Get a Makeover with Sliding Ferroelectricity Power

December 27, 2023December 27, 2023 Pooja Kashyap

Lately, tech wizards are aiming to create hardware that combines computation and data storage all in one gadget. These emerging electronics, called as computing-in-memory devices, will be a game-changer for faster speeds and improved data analysis.

Cosmic Recycling: NASA’s Discards Turned into Futuristic Nanomaterials

December 21, 2023December 21, 2023 Pooja Kashyap

Sussex researchers just unveiled the game-changing power of Martian nanomaterials! Dr. Conor Boland, the materials physics maestro at Sussex, along with his team investigated the potential of nanomaterials. These materials are smaller than a human hair for Mars’s sustainable future. The same tech rocking the International Space Station and NASA’s playbook might be Mars’s ticket to eco-friendly living.

Compact Accelerator Tech Surpasses Energy Milestone

November 30, 2023November 30, 2023 Pooja Kashyap

Particle accelerators are nothing less than super heroes! They rock the world of semiconductors, medical magic, and all kinds of cool research including materials, energy, medicine etc. The only down side of this tech is, they require huge space, like kilometers of it. This makes them super pricey and time consuming of course.

Hopfions Discovered: Pioneering Breakthrough in Crystal Structures

November 27, 2023November 27, 2023 Pooja Kashyap

Hopfions, the magnetic spin structures, have gained significant attention in recent years. Although their predictions have been observed several decades ago. A collaborative research effort from Sweden, Germany, and China presents it’s the first experimental evidence.

Computational Lithography: Illuminating the Future of Semiconductor Manufacturing

July 21, 2023September 19, 2024 Pooja Kashyap

Tech behind computational lithography has revolutionised the way semiconductors are fabricated. By harnessing the power of computer algorithms and simulations, chip designs have become more efficient and powerful than ever before. Its ability to optimize lithographic processes have given a huge boost to the overall performance and energy efficiency of electronic devices. As we move forward, computational lithography is expected to merge with other technologies and re-shape the future where technology knows no bounds.

Mysteries of Particle Collisions: Insights from Elastic Scattering

July 12, 2023July 12, 2023 Pooja Kashyap

The world of quantum physics is filled with intricate interactions among elementary particles. Scientists are trying to find insights from these interactions. They call it the, elastic scattering. During elastic scattering, the particles involved exchange energy and momentum but do not undergo any particle creation or annihilation processes. The scattered particles typically change their direction and momentum after the collision but retain their original identities and properties.

Rydberg Excitons and Moiré Lattices Join Forces: Revolutionizing Quantum Simulation

July 5, 2023July 5, 2023 Pooja Kashyap

In the intricate weave of the quantum realm, there exists a remarkable phenomenon known as Rydberg states. They are like the supercharged versions of atoms and molecules. These electrifying states of particles push the boundaries of our regular understanding of the quantum world.

Chip-scale Optical Quantum Simulation System: Quantum Computing Milestone

June 30, 2023June 30, 2023 Pooja Kashyap

A team of researchers have successfully simulated complex natural phenomena at the quantum level. Scientists at the University of Rochester’s Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences have developed a chip-scale optical quantum simulation system. Conventionally, photonics-based computing involves controlling the paths of photons. This time, the team led by Qiang Lin has taken a different approach. According to which, they have simulated the phenomena in a synthetic space. And they have manipulated the frequency, or color, of quantum entangled photons as time progresses.

Lithography-Free Photonic Chip: Redefining AI Architecture

June 29, 2023June 30, 2023 Pooja Kashyap

When it comes to data-heavy applications and sustainable computing, photonic chips have emerged as a promising technology. The use of photonic circuits, powered by laser light, offers an edge over traditional electronic circuits. Some of its remarkable advantages over electronic circuits are: Speed of light: Photonic chips make use of light to transmit and process information, which of course happens at the “speed of light”. Thus, leveraging the feature of light makes them move faster than electrons in electronic circuits.

Capsule X-Ray Dosimeter for Real-time Monitoring: Radiotherapy

April 19, 2023April 19, 2023 Pooja Kashyap

Radiotherapy is all about precision in targeting tumor tissue while minimizing damage to healthy tissue. To deliver precision radiation requires real time monitoring of the dose till the time it is absorbed. The task is quite challenging, especially if it is in gastrointestinal tract. The dynamic nature of the region makes it nearly inaccessible. Current approaches used for tracking biochemical indicators including pH and temperature are insufficient to give out comprehensive evaluation of radiotherapy.

Antineutrinos Detected at SNO+ Collaboration: Water Cherenkov Detector

April 12, 2023April 12, 2023 Pooja Kashyap

Antineutrinos falls under the category of elusive particles. They are extremely difficult to detect due to their weak interaction with matter. These exotic particles have the same properties as neutrinos but with opposite charges. And have very little mass.

Dynamics between Quantum Entanglement: Coupling at a Distance

March 10, 2023March 10, 2023 Pooja Kashyap

Entanglement is a unique and powerful feature of quantum mechanics. It allows two or more particles, such as photons of light, to become correlated in such a way that the state of one particle is immediately determined by the state of the other particle, regardless of the distance between them. This phenomenon has been studied extensively in the field of quantum physics. It has important implications for the development of quantum technologies such as quantum cryptography and quantum computing.

Platform for Building Quantum Networks: Entanglement of Trapped-ion

February 6, 2023February 6, 2023 Pooja Kashyap

The researchers at the University of Innsbruck and the Université Paris-Saclay have developed a method for linking multiple quantum systems by trapping atoms in optical cavities. And then transferring the quantum information to light particles which can then be sent through optical fibers. They have successfully entangled two trapped ions located more than a few meters apart for the first time.